Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford
Brief description:
The Clarendon Fund is a major graduate scholarship scheme at the University of Oxford, offering around 140 new scholarships every year. Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at graduate level at the University of Oxford.
Host Institution(s):
University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Level/Field(s) of study:
All degree-bearing courses at graduate level in any subject are eligible. This encompasses all full-time and part-time master’s and all DPhil courses. A list of all the graduate courses offered by the University of Oxford can be found on the Courses page.
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma courses are not eligible for this scholarship.
Number of Awards:
Approximately 140 scholarships are offered every year.
Target group:
All applicants from any country
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
All Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full.
Scholars on a full-time course receive a generous annual grant for living costs – which will be at least £17,668 for 2023-24. Scholars on a part-time course will receive a study support grant, to assist with non-fee costs. Scholars on a part-time course will receive a study support grant, to assist with non-fee costs.
The scholarships are normally offered for the full period for which you are liable to pay tuition fees to the University, which is usually the same as the length of your course.
Eligibility/Selection Criteria:
Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and potential to graduate students from all around the world. Scholarships are tenable in all subject areas and are open to candidates who apply for a new master’s or DPhil course by the January admissions deadline.
Location :UK
Closing Date :5 Jan/19 Jan 2024
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Brief description:
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Host Institution(s):
UK Universties
Level and Field(s) of study:
Eligible Masters Degree Programme at a UK University
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country:
Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Zambia
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Each scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, stipend, thesis grant (if applicable), warm clothing allowance, among others.
Eligibility:
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024
• By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format
Location :UK
Closing Date :17 Oct 2023
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme
Brief description:
The Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffman Scholarship and Leadership Programme supports outstanding students from transition and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America to pursue a graduate degree at Oxford University. It is managed by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust.
Host Institution(s):
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Level/Field(s) of study:
Eligible graduate programmes:
- • BCL Bachelor of Civil Law
- • MBA Master of Business Administration
- • MJur Magister Juris
- • MPP Master of Public Policy
- • MSc Advanced Computer Science
- • MSc African Studies
- • MSt Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- • MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
- • MSc Comparative Social Policy
- • MSc Contemporary Chinese Studies
- • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
- • MSt Diplomatic Studies
- • MSc Economics for Development
- • MSc Education (Comparative and International Education)
- • MSc Education (Digital and Social Change)
- • MSc Education (Higher Education)
- • MSc Energy Systems
- • MSc Environmental Change and Management
- • MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
- • MSc Financial Economics
- • MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
- • MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology
- • MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine
- • MSt Islamic Studies and History
- • MSt Jewish Studies
- • MSt Japanese Studies
- • MSt Korean Studies
- • MSc Latin American Studies
- • MSc Law and Finance
- • MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
- • MSc Migration Studies
- • MSc Modern Middle Eastern Studies
- • MSc Modern South Asian Studies
- • MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
- • MSc Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
- • MSc Russian and East European Studies
- • MSt Slavonic Studies
- • MSc Social Data Science
- • MSc Social Science of the Internet
- • MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment
- • MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
- • MSt Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
Students from transition and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, China Tibet, China, Macau SAR, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (North), Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Réunion, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £18,662). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Eligibility:
You should be applying to start one of the eligible courses at Oxford (see above). You must be ordinarily resident in one of the eligible countries (see above). You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.
Successful applicants must demonstrate an interest in serving the global community through their chosen field of work. You should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
Location :UK
Closing Date :5/19 Jan 2024
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships for International Students at TU Delft
Brief description:
The Delft University of Technology offers a number of excellence scholarship programs for international students. The Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship is one of those programs and it aims to financially supporting excellent international MSc students wishing to study at TU Delft.
Host Institution(s):
TU Delft, The Netherlands
Level/Field(s) of study:
2-year Regular TU Delft’s MSc programmes
Number of Scholarships:
2 per faculty
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship include full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to the registered nationality, AND contribution for the living expenses.
Eligibility:
• You are an excellent international applicant (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes (not a Joint Education Programme).
• You have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 80 percent or higher of the scale maximum.
• You have a bachelor degree from an internationally renowned university outside of The Netherlands.
• You have submitted a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
Location :Netherlands
Closing Date :1 Dec 2023
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)
Brief description:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA students enrolling in a full-time master’s degree programme at Leiden University.
Host Institution(s):
Leiden University in The Netherlands.
Level/Field of study:
All full-time Masters programmes at Leiden University with the exception of:
- • Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes
- • Study programmes starting in February at the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Sciences and Leiden Law School.
Number of Awards:
The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department.
Target group:
Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals; all nationalities for certain courses (see below)
Scholarship value/duration:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 awards:
• € 10.000 of the tuition fee
• € 15.000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee
The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.
Eligibility:
Students must have achieved excellent study results in their previous education, this being relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note: proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.
Applicants must have a non non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport and may not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering) – with the exception of students applying for the LLM Advanced Studies programmes or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, for which no nationality restrictions apply.
*All EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
Location : Netherlands
Closing Date : 1 Oct/1 Feb, 2023
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
University of Stirling Postgraduate East Asia Scholarships in UK
Would you like to make your dream of studying in the UK a reality? The University of Stirling is delighted to offer a prestigious Postgraduate East Asia Scholarships. The tuition-fee discount award program is exclusively available to new worldwide students beginning a full-time course for the academic year 2023/2024.
This educational scholarship is open to full-time, on-campus, self-funding students who are living in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea or Taiwan.
Established in 1967, the University of Stirling has garnered a prestigious reputation as a hub of education and research excellence. Boasting five faculties, its campus stands out as among the finest in the UK. The institution forms a comprehensive community, encompassing a student body of 14,000 and a faculty comprising over 1,500 individuals.
Why study at the University of Stirling? During their tenure at this university, students will encounter an exceptional learning journey coupled with top-tier educational amenities. The institution assists individuals in overcoming a multitude of challenges through its cutting-edge pedagogy and comprehensive analytical approach.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: China, Hong Kong (SAR), Japan, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan
- Eligible Course or Subjects: Postgraduate degree program in any field offered by the university
- Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- You must have received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for an eligible postgraduate taught course at the University of Stirling starting in September 2024 or January 2025.
- You must be classed as an International student for tuition fee purposes.
- You must be living in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea or Taiwan at the point of application.
- You must enter directly into a full-time postgraduate degree programme, delivered at the University’s Stirling campus.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Stirling scholarship or award. If offered more than one University of Stirling award, then the highest value award will be applied.
Location :UK
Closing Date : 28 June 2024
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
SGA & SLB Dreamers Scholarships in USA
The Dreamer Scholarship is provided through the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Rho Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta (SLB) for DACA-affiliated or undocumented students planning to continue their education at Wichita State University.
Awards are based on academic excellence, leadership in on-campus activities/organizations and financial need. The committee will award students scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500.
Wichita State University (WSU) stands as a public research institution situated in Wichita, Kansas, overseen by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university comprises six colleges and presents an array of over 60 undergraduate degree programs spanning across 200+ fields of study.
Why study at Wichita State University? The univerity provides students with a comprehensive and top-tier career and information services, ensuring professionalism throughout. This encompassing support entails job-related assets, counseling sessions, skill enhancement workshops, along with initiatives for student growth and community engagement.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: USA
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any undergraduate degree subjects in any subject offered by the university.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must have high school certificates with a good academic record.
- Be an incoming or current WSU student
- Must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA at the University or a 3.0 GPA for incoming high-school graduates
- Must be an undocumented student and/or student involved with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Location : USA
Closing Date : 5th October, 2023
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of Toronto
Brief description:
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.
Host Institution(s):
University of Toronto, Canada
Level/Field of study:
Undergraduate programme offered at the University
Number of Awards:
Each year, approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.
Target group:
International students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
- • an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- • currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2023
- • beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2024 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
Location :Canada
Closing Date :30 Nov/15 Dec 2023
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
Brief description:
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. The scholarships are towards a doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD).
Host Institution(s):
Canadian Universities with Vanier CGS allocation. Without exception, the Vanier CGS is tenable only at the eligible Canadian institution that submitted the nomination.
Level/Field(s) of study:
PhD programmes (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) in health research; natural sciences and/or engineering research; and social sciences and/or humanities research
An eligible doctoral program must include a significant research component that leads to the completion of a thesis, major research project, dissertation, scholarly publication, performance, recital and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the institutional level as requirement for a completion of the program.
Joint graduate research programs with a professional degree (e.g., MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD) as well as clinically-oriented programs of study, including clinical psychology, are also eligible programs if they have a significant autonomous research component, as described above.
Number of Scholarships:
Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually
Target group:
Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier CGS.
Scholarship value/duration:
The scholarships is worth $50,000 per year for three years.
Eligibility:
To be considered for a Vanier CGS, you must:
• be nominated by only one Canadian institution, which must have received a Vanier CGS quota;
• be pursuing your first doctoral degree (including joint undergraduate/graduate research program such as: MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD – if it has a demonstrated and significant research component). Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;
• intend to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results, full-time doctoral (or a joint graduate program such as: MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD) studies and research at the nominating institution; Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;
• have completed no more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of 1 May 2024
• have completed no more than 32 months of full-time study in their doctoral program, by 1 May 2024 if:
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- enrolled in a joint graduate research program, e.g., MD/PhD, MA/PhD, DVM/PhD. Applicants that fall into this category have access to the 32-month window whether or not they were previously enrolled in a Master’s program; or
- accelerated directly from a Bachelor’s to a PhD (no time spent in a Master’s program); or
- accelerated from a Master’s degree into a Doctoral program without obtaining the Master’s degree.
• have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your institution, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent. Candidates are encouraged to contact the institution for its definition of a first-class average; and
• must not hold, or have held, a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.
Location : Canada
Closing Date :1 Nov 2023
HOW TO APPLY
Click Here to Submit your CV and Application on Company Website
Karsh International Scholarships at Duke University
Brief description:
In honor of the exceptional contributions international scholars make to Duke University, the Karsh International Scholarship was founded in 2010 thanks to a generous donation from Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh. It is intended for international students who demonstrate financial need and who promote interdisciplinary inquiry, academic research, and scholarship in the service of society.
Host Institution(s):
Duke University, USA
Level/Field(s) of study:
Bachelors degree in any subject
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need that exceeds those costs, and three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships, and other opportunities that will advance your academic career.
Eligibility:
Students must be international students who are not US citizens or dual citizens of US/another country. They must not have already obtained a B.A. or B.S. degree prior to their studies at Duke University. They must have strong academic preparation and documented need for financial aid.
Location : USA
Closing Date : 1 Nov 2023/2 Jan 2024
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website